Oshkosh grand champion
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Oshkosh grand champion
Dillon Barron , N1899C got the classic grand champion award at Oshkosh. Great guy and a great restoration . Saw the plane at the convention in St. Louis...it is a beaut !
Ed Booth, 170-B and RV-7 Driver
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Yes, very nice plane! It was the Peoples Choice winner at this years convention.
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Very nice does not begin to describe Dillon's plane or his efforts to make it as it is. This award and those we bestowed upon him at convention are well deserved.
There are but a hand full of 170s currently in the class of Dillon's plane. When I saw it at St. Louis I felt like it might be the closest 170 example I've ever seen to how they left the factory. The detail of the restoration is staggering.
There are but a hand full of 170s currently in the class of Dillon's plane. When I saw it at St. Louis I felt like it might be the closest 170 example I've ever seen to how they left the factory. The detail of the restoration is staggering.
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Bruce Fenstermacher, Past President, TIC170A
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Bruce Fenstermacher, Past President, TIC170A
Email: brucefenster at gmail.com
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Anyone have a picture? I would love to see it and hear some details on the restoration effort!
Congratulations Dillon!!
Congratulations Dillon!!
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http://flyin.airventure.org/awards/imag ... N1899C.jpg
Just found a picture.....beautiful!!
And a thread about his efforts!
http://cessna170.com/forums/viewtopic.p ... 6dcb98b70b
Just found a picture.....beautiful!!
And a thread about his efforts!
http://cessna170.com/forums/viewtopic.p ... 6dcb98b70b
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Congratulations, Dillon. What a beautiful airplane.
Terry Gandy
Don't stop flying the plane until it's tied down or the paramedics arrive
Don't stop flying the plane until it's tied down or the paramedics arrive
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Words can't describe how honored I am to have received the grand prize at Oshkosh this year! Most importantly, I enjoy meeting new friends and sharing a bit of history!
Dillon Barron
'54 170B N1899C
BARRON AVIATION
Specializing in the restoration/repair of classic aircraft
Barronaviation.com
'54 170B N1899C
BARRON AVIATION
Specializing in the restoration/repair of classic aircraft
Barronaviation.com
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Dillion
CONGRATULATIONS again, you deserve it!
It is always great to see you and your Dad at OSH. Also nice to meet Leah.
Please send me a picture of the one that your family took of us with Geoff.
Thx,
Dan
CONGRATULATIONS again, you deserve it!
It is always great to see you and your Dad at OSH. Also nice to meet Leah.
Please send me a picture of the one that your family took of us with Geoff.
Thx,
Dan
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Last year I spoke briefly to Dillon on his Silver win. I was very impressed with him. He seemed very humble. His parents should be very proud. Congratulations.
Mike Roe
Mike Roe